It's not about what camera you have, it's about learning to "see". I can show you how, whatever camera you have.
You will be a better photographer after this workshop. Guaranteed.
BEGINNERS
UNDERSTANDING PHOTOGRAPHS
What makes a great photograph anyway? A review and analysis of some great images and how they were taken.
An overview of some techniques from master photographers and how they got their images. An explanation of these techniques across different genres, such as street photography amnd landscape
USING THE CAMERA
An introduction to zone focussing, composition, how to find scenes, characters, and create framing. How to make landscape photographs stand out through composition.
Hand holding your camera (it's not what you think), chimping, shutter speeds, aperture, ISO, focal length, and "auto" modes.
Techniques to maximise your hit rate, depth of field, layers, frame filling, and decisive moments.
ADVANCED
LEARNING TO SEE
What it means to 'see', how you can practice it everywhere, how you know when you see it, what to look for.
Training your instinct and curiosity. Preparing your vision, and being ready to execute that vision.
Where to get inspiration.
TECHNIQUE
Your first steps, how to use your camera, things to consider, the law.
How great images are found on the streets or in the wild, what luck really is involved and how to create your own opportunities.
How getting close creates stronger images, distances, lens options, how to get close, how to avoid conflict, how to use long lenses.
Secret techniques to remain unnoticed as used by master photographers. When to be visible, when to be invisible.
CRITIQUE AND REVIEW
Time to get out and shoot. Practice some of the ideas discussed and get some images.
We will review the images you have taken, how they can be improved and how to select a shortlist to show to others. We will also examine what you found hard and how to overcome it.
